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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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well pegged the temp gauge and tonight I discovered previous owner didn't install a thermostat and the meziere isn't running.

I hate electric water pumps so I'm thinking about the evans.
I'm trying to decide if I should have Meziere rebuild or just change it out
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Originally Posted by tcal95z
well pegged the temp gauge and tonight I discovered previous owner didn't install a thermostat and the meziere isn't running.

I hate electric water pumps so I'm thinking about the evans.
I'm trying to decide if I should have Meziere rebuild or just change it out
Tom,
I'm running the newer style LS3 water pump on a 500rwhp 418ci LS3 motor in my '02 Z06. If you decide to use a GM water pump look at the LS3 as it weighs about 3-4 lbs less and the large bell on the front is smaller (flat vs. bell shaped) on the LS3 giving it less rotating mass than the LS1/LS6 water pumps. You will need a new t-stat for the LS3 water pump as the design is different.

Best of luck in your decision.
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Tom,
I'm running the newer style LS3 water pump on a 500rwhp 418ci LS3 motor in my '02 Z06. If you decide to use a GM water pump look at the LS3 as it weighs about 3-4 lbs less and the large bell on the front is smaller (flat vs. bell shaped) on the LS3 giving it less rotating mass than the LS1/LS6 water pumps. You will need a new t-stat for the LS3 water pump as the design is different.

Best of luck in your decision.

Thanks what does one of those cost and how do I get one?
Is that a dealer only item?
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Thanks what does one of those cost and how do I get one?
Is that a dealer only item?
I sent you a pm. I got mine from a shop in Perryville, MO and they sell parts taken off new motors on that online auction site. You can search on LS2 water pump to find them.
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I have also been looking at the Edelbrock, I think it is now out and available.
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Jegs shows the Edelbrock pump at $436.

Not sure why these mechanical pumps are so much.
I don't understand why the electric pumps are so much either at around $700
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Jegs shows the Edelbrock pump at $436.

Not sure why these mechanical pumps are so much.
I don't understand why the electric pumps are so much either at around $700
Cuz theres folks out there that want to make as much money as possible off of you because you have a nice car. American Greed.
Theres no reason they should cost that much but as long as we pay they will continue their dirty deeds. These vendors know who they are...jerks
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